PSN Accounts for Playstation's PC Ports No Longer Required (For Some Games)

Sony has announced a significant change for PC players: PSN accounts are no longer mandatory for several PlayStation 5 titles ported to PC. This decision, effective after the January 30, 2025 release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC, offers players more freedom. Read on to discover which games are affected and what incentives remain for those who choose to link their PSN accounts.

Sony Makes PSN Accounts Optional for Select PS5 PC Ports

Freedom to Play: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and More Ditch the PSN Requirement

Sony's recent announcement on PlayStation.Blog confirms that PSN accounts are becoming optional for several PC ports of PS5 games. This change impacts Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and the upcoming PC release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered in April 2025. However, it's important to note that titles like Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut and Until Dawn will still require a PSN account.

Incentives for PSN Account Holders

PSN Accounts for Playstation's PC Ports No Longer Required (For Some Games)

While PSN accounts are no longer required, Sony is incentivizing players who choose to connect. Benefits include access to trophies, friend management, and exclusive in-game bonuses:

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Early unlock of the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit.
God of War Ragnarök: The Armor of the Black Bear set (previously only accessible in New Game+) and a resource bundle (500 Hacksilver and 250 XP).
The Last of Us Part II Remastered: +50 points to activate bonus features, and Ellie’s Jordan’s Jacket skin.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: Access to the Nora Valiant outfit.

Sony also hints at future incentives, promising continued development of PSN benefits for connected players.

Past Backlash and the Future of PSN on PC

PSN Accounts for Playstation's PC Ports No Longer Required (For Some Games)

The decision follows significant player backlash in 2024. The requirement for a PSN account in Helldivers 2 led to its delisting in over 170 countries lacking PSN support, resulting in negative reviews and a swift reversal of the policy by Sony. Similar criticism targeted God of War Ragnarök's PC port. While Sony hasn't fully explained the reasoning behind PSN requirements for single-player games, the limitations of PSN's geographical availability and concerns about data privacy remain significant factors.